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Read MoreHappy Book Birthday!
LIZZY AND LITTLE BIT Book 1 of my new Rescue Animal Series now available! Heartwarming stories about second chances. Meet our two puppies from the S.P.C.A. A heartwarming tale about two shelter puppies who find their forever home. Filled with vivid photos, this is a story about trust and love, and watching out for your family. Click Here: Buy and Read it NOW! If you enjoyed reading LIZZY AND...
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Read MoreTexans and Their Six Flags
For those of us born and raised in Texas, we’ve heard the term Six Flags of Texas more than once. And no, I’m not referring to the amusement park. What I’m blogging about today are the nations that had a claim on or staked a presence in the state of Texas. It’s this blend of cultures passed through many generations, that make Texans so uniquely us. SPAIN 1519-1685 Alonso Alvarez...
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Read MoreRound ‘Em Up and Ship ‘Em Out!
“Let the wilderness drive us forth as wonderers, scatter our broken bones upon these sands…it shall not kill the purpose that brought us here…the dream still lives, it lives…and shall not die.” PAUL GREEN For one week in June, a year’s worth of cow/calf operations comes to reality. As it has been for a century, and as it is now around spring time, the herd is brought to working pens for calves to...
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Read MoreTime Heals All Pain. NOT!
During a discussion with another mother who had suffered the loss of her baby, we both agreed – time does not heal the pain. It’s hard to admit that truth because I’ve heard it many times as a grieving parent. If you’re like me, you’ve given that same advice to someone you know who has suffered a loss. This time of year is particularly difficult for me. Every year at the start of school,...
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Read MoreGETTING HITCHED & HUNTING SQUIRRELS
We traveled to Austin for our niece’s wedding. The forecast predicted a major rain storm, and in true love’s promise, the sun burned hot with no cloud cover by late afternoon. Held outdoors at the Antebellum Oaks Venue, the ceremony was a unique mix of tradition and today’s reality. While waiting on the wedding party to make their way down the center aisle, the announcement was made that there would...
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Read MoreQUARTER HORSE MUSEUM, AMARILLO
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum recently held a reception for a new exhibit: The Bold and Beautiful: Trailblazing Women of the American Quarter Horse The exhibit features pictures and personal objects of 12 women who have contributed to the history and progression of the American Quarter Horse. Two of the women honored spoke to the crowd, and two others were represented by family...
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Read MoreTHE COWBOY WAY: Alive and Well
A brief review on cowboy etiquette. One of my husband’s life-long friends from Arkansas visited the ranch during fall gathering. This is the time of year all of the herd mommas and their now 600+ pound babies are driven from each pasture to Ranch Headquarters. The cows are ran through the chute for a preg test by a Veterinarian and vaccinated. The certified natural, grass fed Angus calves are loaded and...
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Read MoreTexas Rangers: Then and Now
The 2015 Western Writers of American Convention was held in Lubbock. Historian and author, Robert M. Utley, gave the keynote address on Friday. This 85 year old man stood behind the podium and held the crowd spellbound for almost an hour. Here’s my summary of Mr. Utley’s keynote speech first appearing in the “WWA Roundup Magazine”, October 2015. TEXAS RANGERS: THEN AND NOW Keynote...
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SMALL TOWN GIRL
Reflections on High School Reunions My friend Tami met me outside of the stall in the ladies room. “Mrs. Snyder wants to talk to you,” she said. For a very brief second, my stomach clinched in that weird way when...
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Writing the West
Western Writers of America held their annual convention in Lubbock. As a first-time attendee and new member, I was surprised to meet such a diverse group. Songwriters, poets, historians, museum archivists, writers...
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Down in the Skillet
Cowboy Slang Texans have a way of cutting consonants and lengthening vowels to...
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CHIPOTLES AND TEXAS COW COUNTRY
Chipotles created a frenzy amongst Texas beef producers with their advertising...
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